140. STATE POLICE SUPPORT
West Virginia Farm Bureau supports legislation to
provide support and protection for law enforcement
officers and adequate State Police protection in all WV
counties.
WVFB recommends that state police training
classes be scheduled annually.
141. GAMBLING
West Virginia Farm Bureau urges our state
lawmakers to reject any efforts to implement or
expand casino gambling, slot machines, sports book
gambling and other new forms of gambling into
West Virginia.
However, existing animal racing should be
maintained in such a way to support agricultural
economic impact.
142. PROMOTING FARM TOURISM IN WV
West Virginia Farm Bureau supports farm tourism
programs to increase farm income and provide urban
dwellers the opportunity to spend their vacation in a
restful, rural atmosphere. Landowners should receive
a payment or tax credit for maintaining a restful
atmosphere that attracts tourism to our state.
143. REGISTRATION OF FIREARMS
The Constitution of the United States guarantees
a citizen the right to keep and bear arms. West
Virginia Farm Bureau believes state or federal
registration of firearms would be an infringement
on the rights of citizens; therefore, we oppose any
legislation that would require the registration,
taxation or licensure of firearms.
144. FEDERAL BANKRUPTCY LAWS
West Virginia Farm Bureau supports bankruptcy
legislation that provides severe penalties to persons
who fraudulently declare bankruptcy.
We also recommend that anyone found to have
fraudulently declared bankruptcy be barred from
owning an interest in any business entity for a period
of ten or more years.
145. APPALACHIAN REGIONAL
COMMISSION
West Virginia Farm Bureau recommends that
federal and state leaders continue to support and fund
the Appalachian Regional Commission
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